A remarkable achievement has been recorded by popular speedrunner Summoning Salt in Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out, breaking the long-standing barrier of under two minutes to defeat the game’s infamous boss, Tyson. The impressive feat required an astonishing 75,000 attempts over nearly five years and a marginally perfect performance. To succeed, Summoning Salt had to throw 21 … Read more
Romania’s outgoing president Klaus Iohannis has resigned on Monday to prevent an impeachment bid by opposition parties, amid highly polarized voters and a repeat presidential election in May. The move comes after accusations of Russian interference were made against him last year, leading the European top court to void the first round of the election. … Read more
Kanye West has stopped posting on the social media platform X, citing a need to “vent” after airing his shoe brand Yeezy during the Super Bowl. The artist had written a farewell post before going dark. West was banned from X in October 2022 for antisemitic posts but was reinstated later that month. He made … Read more
In a bizarre move, three days before his inauguration as US President, Donald Trump launched $Trump, a meme coin that sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market. The coin initially soared in value but then dropped to around $40 just as incoming First Lady Melania Trump launched her own meme coin, $Melania. So, what exactly are … Read more
Russia launched drone attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Sumy, causing fires and damage. In Kyiv, no injuries were reported, but a non-residential building was set ablaze. In Sumy, a 38-year-old woman was hospitalized after being hit by drones, while five houses suffered significant damage. According to officials, more than 300 windows were … Read more
Gold prices surged to fresh record highs, reaching $2,900 an ounce on Friday, amidst growing concerns over global economic uncertainty. Analysts are now discussing a potential $3,000 target, with some even predicting gold’s inflation-adjusted all-time high of around $3,420. The factors driving this upward trajectory are the same as in 1976: geopolitical tensions, trade wars, … Read more
A new strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has emerged in Nevada’s dairy cows, sparking concerns among officials and scientists about its potential impact on humans. The mutant virus, genotype D1.1, is found in migratory wild birds but has not previously been detected in cattle. The virus is responsible for severe human cases of … Read more
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni made a plea to offense coordinator Kellen Moore during their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Chiefs, but it appears his wishes were in vain. Instead of staying with the Eagles, Moore will be leaving later this week to become the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Eagles owner Jeffrey … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a massive investment of 109 billion euros ($112.6 billion) in private AI projects, equivalent to the US’s $500 billion Stargate initiative. The funding will come from various sources, including French companies, UAE investments, and American and Canadian funds. Macron made the announcement ahead of France’s AI Action Summit, where … Read more
NBA star Anthony Davis is set to miss multiple weeks due to a left adductor strain, according to ESPN sources. The 10-time NBA All-Star was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks on February 1 in exchange for Luka Doncic. This latest injury setback comes after Davis sat out five previous games … Read more